EA: ROLLING_STOCK_TYPE
EE: SCHNABEL
Status:
STD 2005/06/07
Code:
23
EA label:
ROLLING_STOCK_TYPE
Concept definition:
Heavy-duty and composed of two symmetrical halves that carry a load attached between the pivoting arms of each half of the <
RAIL_WAGON
> where the load and any accessories, such as suspension bars, become structurally a part of the entire assemblage; Schnabel.
Reference type:
IR
Reference:
[
AREMA
, "Schnabel Car"]
Supplemental references:
Figures:
Figure 1
Narrative
Very large cargo load on an HEPX200 Schnabel car. Figure provided courtesy of
Belita Enterprises
.
Figure 2
Narrative
Due to this design, the load can be transported at a very low level, making full use of the available room. Figure provided courtesy of
Klaus Erbeck
.
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